Darth Homer

Just wanted to let people know about my experience. I got up at 5:30
this morning and caught the train to London. My first stop was the
doctor's office for the medical. I got there around 7:30 and there was
only one other person there, a chap applying for a spousal visa. As soon
as it opened I went into the surprisingly cozy waiting room where I
sorted out all my paperwork. Even though I was one of the first to hand
my forms back I had to wait a fairly long time to be called to pay the
fee. While I was waiting I used the infamous Hobbit toilet downstairs.
After paying I took my forms downstairs and waited until the nurse
called me in to take my blood. After that I was led away with the other
guys there for the rest of the examination. We were each told to go into
a cubicle and strip to our underwear (but leave our shoes on) then put
on a paper smock. I felt like a complete prat standing there. The first
doctor gave me a chest x-ray, and then another doctor did all the other
standard tests. He seemed happy with everything so I was allowed to get
dressed while I waited for the x-ray result. They soon gave me my x-ray
in a sealed tube and I was free to go.

I left the hospital and walked a short distance to the American
embassy. I was relieved that I was allowed to join the short line.
However, I had an out of date visa fee paying slip, so I had to ask the
person at the security checkpoint for a new one and hurried to the
nearest bank to pay the fee. Then I went back to the embassy and
entered the building.
I found my way to the visa applicants room, which was massive. I took a
ticket and sat down among the hundreds of other people. Luckily, there
were only about five people ahead of me applying for immigrant visas,
so I didn't have to wait too long. When my number was called I took all
my forms to the booth and gave them to the guy behind the glass. Then I
sat down again and waited for my name to be called for the final stage.
After waiting a little while I suddenly realised the guy had taken the
wrong copy of one of my sponsorship forms. I panicked a bit, but I was
able to hand over the correct form at another booth so it could be put
with the rest of my forms. Then I had to wait for about another hour
for my interview. It was definitely the most stressful part of the
whole day.

Finally, I was called to a different booth. The guy interviewing me
turned out to be pretty friendly. He took my fingerprints and got me to
sign the forms I had mailed in earlier. Then he went through my
sponsorship stuff. He said something like "So you're using the mom as a
sponsor - that's always interesting. Well, you won't starve." Then he
asked me a few questions about how I met my fiancee, when did I first
visit her, how many times had I been over there and simple stuff like
that.
After that he said "I have good news and good news. You're eligible for
a visa and the doctor says you're healthy. That means you got the visa."
That made me grin from ear to ear. Finally he said "Welcome to the
United States," which was kinda funny. He never even asked for all the
photos and plane tickets I'd brought as evidence of my relationship.

So now the last major obstacle is out of the way, until I get to America
and adjust status of course! I'd like to thank everyone here for being
so helpful. Reading the topics in this forum has really provided me with
a wealth of information. I'd also like to say that if any of you are
thinking of visiting your fiance(e)'s while your visa is being
processed, go for it! I've heard a lot of scare stories about people
being refused entry, but you can see from my timeline that I had no
problem at POE on my last visit, not did it delay the issue of my visa.
Just take evidence of your intent to return home after your visit, even
though you probably won't be asked for it (I wasn't).
Best wishes for the future, everyone!

Bigted1963

    > Just wanted to let people know about my experience. I got up at 5:30
    > this morning and caught the train to London. My first stop was the
    > doctor's office for the medical. I got there around 7:30 and there
    > was only one other person there, a chap applying for a spousal visa.
    > As soon as it opened I went into the surprisingly cozy waiting room
    > where I sorted out all my paperwork. Even though I was one of the
    > first to hand my forms back I had to wait a fairly long time to be
    > called to pay the fee. While I was waiting I used the infamous Hobbit
    > toilet downstairs.
    > After paying I took my forms downstairs and waited until the nurse
    > called me in to take my blood. After that I was led away with the
    > other guys there for the rest of the examination. We were each told to
    > go into a cubicle and strip to our underwear (but leave our shoes on)
    > then put on a paper smock. I felt like a complete prat standing there.
    > The first doctor gave me a chest x-ray, and then another doctor did
    > all the other standard tests. He seemed happy with everything so I was
    > allowed to get dressed while I waited for the x-ray result. They soon
    > gave me my x-ray in a sealed tube and I was free to go.
    > I left the hospital and walked a short distance to the American
    > embassy. I was relieved that I was allowed to join the short line.
    > However, I had an out of date visa fee paying slip, so I had to ask
    > the person at the security checkpoint for a new one and hurried to the
    > nearest bank to pay the fee. Then I went back to the embassy and
    > entered the building.
    > I found my way to the visa applicants room, which was massive. I took
    > a ticket and sat down among the hundreds of other people. Luckily,
    > there were only about five people ahead of me applying for immigrant
    > visas, so I didn't have to wait too long. When my number was called I
    > took all my forms to the booth and gave them to the guy behind the
    > glass. Then I sat down again and waited for my name to be called for
    > the final stage.
    > After waiting a little while I suddenly realised the guy had taken the
    > wrong copy of one of my sponsorship forms. I panicked a bit, but I was
    > able to hand over the correct form at another booth so it could be put
    > with the rest of my forms. Then I had to wait for about another hour
    > for my interview. It was definitely the most stressful part of the
    > whole day.
    > Finally, I was called to a different booth. The guy interviewing me
    > turned out to be pretty friendly. He took my fingerprints and got me
    > to sign the forms I had mailed in earlier. Then he went through my
    > sponsorship stuff. He said something like "So you're using the mom as
    > a sponsor - that's always interesting. Well, you won't starve." Then
    > he asked me a few questions about how I met my fiancee, when did I
    > first visit her, how many times had I been over there and simple stuff
    > like that.
    > After that he said "I have good news and good news. You're eligible
    > for a visa and the doctor says you're healthy. That means you got the
    > visa." That made me grin from ear to ear. Finally he said "Welcome to
    > the United States," which was kinda funny. He never even asked for all
    > the photos and plane tickets I'd brought as evidence of my
    > relationship.
    > So now the last major obstacle is out of the way, until I get to
    > America and adjust status of course! I'd like to thank everyone here
    > for being so helpful. Reading the topics in this forum has really
    > provided me with a wealth of information. I'd also like to say that if
    > any of you are thinking of visiting your fiance(e)'s while your visa
    > is being processed, go for it! I've heard a lot of scare stories about
    > people being refused entry, but you can see from my timeline that I
    > had no problem at POE on my last visit, not did it delay the issue of
    > my visa. Just take evidence of your intent to return home after your
    > visit, even though you probably won't be asked for it (I wasn't).
    > Best wishes for the future, everyone!

Congratulations :-)

Mark

Ian-Mstm

    > Just wanted to let people know about my experience. I got up at 5:30
    > this morning and caught the train to London. My first stop was the
    > doctor's office for the medical. I got there around 7:30 and there
    > was only one other person there, a chap applying for a spousal visa.
    > As soon as it opened I went into the surprisingly cozy waiting room
    > where I sorted out all my paperwork. Even though I was one of the
    > first to hand my forms back I had to wait a fairly long time to be
    > called to pay the fee. While I was waiting I used the infamous Hobbit
    > toilet downstairs.
    > After paying I took my forms downstairs and waited until the nurse
    > called me in to take my blood. After that I was led away with the
    > other guys there for the rest of the examination. We were each told to
    > go into a cubicle and strip to our underwear (but leave our shoes on)
    > then put on a paper smock. I felt like a complete prat standing there.
    > The first doctor gave me a chest x-ray, and then another doctor did
    > all the other standard tests. He seemed happy with everything so I was
    > allowed to get dressed while I waited for the x-ray result. They soon
    > gave me my x-ray in a sealed tube and I was free to go.
    > I left the hospital and walked a short distance to the American
    > embassy. I was relieved that I was allowed to join the short line.
    > However, I had an out of date visa fee paying slip, so I had to ask
    > the person at the security checkpoint for a new one and hurried to the
    > nearest bank to pay the fee. Then I went back to the embassy and
    > entered the building.
    > I found my way to the visa applicants room, which was massive. I took
    > a ticket and sat down among the hundreds of other people. Luckily,
    > there were only about five people ahead of me applying for immigrant
    > visas, so I didn't have to wait too long. When my number was called I
    > took all my forms to the booth and gave them to the guy behind the
    > glass. Then I sat down again and waited for my name to be called for
    > the final stage.
    > After waiting a little while I suddenly realised the guy had taken the
    > wrong copy of one of my sponsorship forms. I panicked a bit, but I was
    > able to hand over the correct form at another booth so it could be put
    > with the rest of my forms. Then I had to wait for about another hour
    > for my interview. It was definitely the most stressful part of the
    > whole day.
    > Finally, I was called to a different booth. The guy interviewing me
    > turned out to be pretty friendly. He took my fingerprints and got me
    > to sign the forms I had mailed in earlier. Then he went through my
    > sponsorship stuff. He said something like "So you're using the mom as
    > a sponsor - that's always interesting. Well, you won't starve." Then
    > he asked me a few questions about how I met my fiancee, when did I
    > first visit her, how many times had I been over there and simple stuff
    > like that.
    > After that he said "I have good news and good news. You're eligible
    > for a visa and the doctor says you're healthy. That means you got the
    > visa." That made me grin from ear to ear. Finally he said "Welcome to
    > the United States," which was kinda funny. He never even asked for all
    > the photos and plane tickets I'd brought as evidence of my
    > relationship.
    > So now the last major obstacle is out of the way, until I get to
    > America and adjust status of course! I'd like to thank everyone here
    > for being so helpful. Reading the topics in this forum has really
    > provided me with a wealth of information. I'd also like to say that if
    > any of you are thinking of visiting your fiance(e)'s while your visa
    > is being processed, go for it! I've heard a lot of scare stories about
    > people being refused entry, but you can see from my timeline that I
    > had no problem at POE on my last visit, not did it delay the issue of
    > my visa. Just take evidence of your intent to return home after your
    > visit, even though you probably won't be asked for it (I wasn't).
    > Best wishes for the future, everyone!

Congratulations!

Ian

Juwellz@Iprimus.Com.Au

Our approval was sent from NSC December 30, I know i need to be patient but
when should i expect to hear from Sydney, anyone else out there doing K1
through them?

juwellz ;-)
who was hoping to have left sunny Queensland for Florida by now

Bob

    > Congratulations!
    > Ian

I'm sure Rete would want you to post your experience on the tamya site
found in the faq at the root :)

Congrats

Rete

    > Just wanted to let people know about my experience. I got up at 5:30
    > this morning and caught the train to London. My first stop was the
    > doctor's office for the medical. I got there around 7:30 and there
    > was only one other person there, a chap applying for a spousal visa.
    > As soon as it opened I went into the surprisingly cozy waiting room
    > where I sorted out all my paperwork. Even though I was one of the
    > first to hand my forms back I had to wait a fairly long time to be
    > called to pay the fee. While I was waiting I used the infamous Hobbit
    > toilet downstairs.
    > After paying I took my forms downstairs and waited until the nurse
    > called me in to take my blood. After that I was led away with the
    > other guys there for the rest of the examination. We were each told to
    > go into a cubicle and strip to our underwear (but leave our shoes on)
    > then put on a paper smock. I felt like a complete prat standing there.
    > The first doctor gave me a chest x-ray, and then another doctor did
    > all the other standard tests. He seemed happy with everything so I was
    > allowed to get dressed while I waited for the x-ray result. They soon
    > gave me my x-ray in a sealed tube and I was free to go.
    > I left the hospital and walked a short distance to the American
    > embassy. I was relieved that I was allowed to join the short line.
    > However, I had an out of date visa fee paying slip, so I had to ask
    > the person at the security checkpoint for a new one and hurried to the
    > nearest bank to pay the fee. Then I went back to the embassy and
    > entered the building.
    > I found my way to the visa applicants room, which was massive. I took
    > a ticket and sat down among the hundreds of other people. Luckily,
    > there were only about five people ahead of me applying for immigrant
    > visas, so I didn't have to wait too long. When my number was called I
    > took all my forms to the booth and gave them to the guy behind the
    > glass. Then I sat down again and waited for my name to be called for
    > the final stage.
    > After waiting a little while I suddenly realised the guy had taken the
    > wrong copy of one of my sponsorship forms. I panicked a bit, but I was
    > able to hand over the correct form at another booth so it could be put
    > with the rest of my forms. Then I had to wait for about another hour
    > for my interview. It was definitely the most stressful part of the
    > whole day.
    > Finally, I was called to a different booth. The guy interviewing me
    > turned out to be pretty friendly. He took my fingerprints and got me
    > to sign the forms I had mailed in earlier. Then he went through my
    > sponsorship stuff. He said something like "So you're using the mom as
    > a sponsor - that's always interesting. Well, you won't starve." Then
    > he asked me a few questions about how I met my fiancee, when did I
    > first visit her, how many times had I been over there and simple stuff
    > like that.
    > After that he said "I have good news and good news. You're eligible
    > for a visa and the doctor says you're healthy. That means you got the
    > visa." That made me grin from ear to ear. Finally he said "Welcome to
    > the United States," which was kinda funny. He never even asked for all
    > the photos and plane tickets I'd brought as evidence of my
    > relationship.
    > So now the last major obstacle is out of the way, until I get to
    > America and adjust status of course! I'd like to thank everyone here
    > for being so helpful. Reading the topics in this forum has really
    > provided me with a wealth of information. I'd also like to say that if
    > any of you are thinking of visiting your fiance(e)'s while your visa
    > is being processed, go for it! I've heard a lot of scare stories about
    > people being refused entry, but you can see from my timeline that I
    > had no problem at POE on my last visit, not did it delay the issue of
    > my visa. Just take evidence of your intent to return home after your
    > visit, even though you probably won't be asked for it (I wasn't).
    > Best wishes for the future, everyone!

Congratulations !!!!!!!

Now be a good guy and post this result on the K-1 experience page. The
link is after my signature.

Rete

And Thanks.